Elite TE Mark Bowman reclassifies to 2026 class
Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei tight end Mark Bowman, currently a member of the class of 2027, will reclassify to the 2026 cycle, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett on Saturday afternoon.
Bowman is the nation’s No. 5 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is the top-ranked tight end in the class and the No. 2 recruit from the Golden State.
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The 6-foot-4, 215-pound sophomore tight end is down to 12 schools: Texas, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Alabama, USC, Arizona State, Miami, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, LSU and Ohio State.
Bowman has long been one of the top prospects in the 2027 class — already getting national attention last June at the OT7 Championships. Coming off of his freshman season, he was named a top performer by On3 for the event.
“Mark Bowman was the most consistent tight end threat throughout the OT7 Championship. He was constantly moving the chains and made the occasional strong-handed dunk on top of a defender in the end zone that made the highlight reel as well. His frame, twitchy movements and route-running are impressive for a 2027 prospect. Bowman’s skill set allowed him to work himself open both underneath and up the seam. If Vance Spafford was covered, Bowman was the next man up. He stepped up his game in a big way this weekend and made his presence felt throughout the OT7 Championship.” – National Scout Cody Bellaire